Escalation

Escalation is a mode where Slayers hunt multiple Behemoths back-to-back without the ability to refresh supplies or change gear. In Escalation 10-50, if the Slayers complete all four rounds of Escalation and have an Escalation Level of 40 or higher, they will face off against the Escalation boss, a unique and powerful Behemoth.

The Escalation archipelago is composed of multiple islands. Slayers with a gear score of 350+ can queue for Escalation 1-13 after completing the "Things Have Escalated" quest. For Escalation 10-50 hunts, Slayers need to complete the "King of the Hill" quest and have a gear score of 450+.

Lantern Attunement Device
The Lantern Attunement Device (or L.A.D. for short) is the progression system within the Escalation game mode. Slayers can collect charged aether in Escalations from slaying Behemoths and sometimes from breaking parts. Gathering charged aether will increase that respective Escalation talent level, which will unlock talent points and increase the lantern power bonus. Each level will award you with 1 talent point, which can be spent at the L.A.D. to upgrade amps, unlock new amps, and unlock permanent rewards. Each level you gain also grants you a permanent +2 bonus to power and resilience that apply to that specific Escalation.

When you clear a round of Behemoths in an Escalation, you will gain Escalation Levels. The lower the danger meter, the more Escalation Levels increase. An Escalation level of 40 or higher is required to challenge the keystone Behemoth.

Experience
Slaying Behemoths in Escalation hunts will grant Escalation XP for that Escalation type (Shock, Blaze, etc.). The XP gained per round for each Escalation round is shown in the table below.

Additionally, part breaks will occasionally reward Escalation XP instead of the normal Behemoth part. Part breaks at Escalation Level 9 or below can give 5 XP, and part breaks at Escalation Level 10 or higher can give 10 XP.

The XP needed to reach each level is shown in the table below.

Tips
Escalation is good for completing a lot of your Bounties on the Hunt Pass, especially the 'Hunt x amount of Behemoths' or 'Deal x amount of stagger/wound/part damage', so keep an eye out for the chance to take out multiple Bounties in one Hunt!

Escalations are also good for grinding mastery, as they provide multiple fights without loading screens and some amps may make completing mastery objectives easier.